Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Q1. In which French suburb was Thierry Henry born on 17 August 1977? A. Les Ulis B. Bondy C. Marseille D. Lyon Answer: A. Les Ulis Q2. Which club gave Thierry Henry his professional debut in Ligue 1 on 31 August 1994? A. Olympique Lyonnais B. Paris Saint-Germain C. AS Monaco D. AJ Auxerre Answer: C. AS Monaco Q3. For how much was Thierry Henry transferred from Juventus to Arsenal in August 1999? A. 8 million pounds B. 11 million pounds C. 15 million pounds D. 20 million pounds Answer: B. 11 million pounds

Geopolitics & World Affairs (Questions 1-10) 1. On 25 January 2026, what specific tariff threat did US President Donald Trump issue against Canada? A) 25% on all imports B) 100% on goods imported from Canada if it proceeds with a trade deal with China C) 50% on agricultural products only D) Complete ban on Canadian oil Answer: A. Explanation: Trump posted on social media warning Canada against acting as a “drop-off port” for Chinese goods, threatening 25% tariffs to protect US interests. 2. The US National Defence Strategy (NDS) 2026, highlighted around 25 January 2026, adopts what approach towards China ... Read more

Q1. On what date and in which city was Sandor Peter Kocsis born? A. 15 March 1930 in Debrecen, Hungary B. 21 September 1929 in Budapest, Hungary C. 10 October 1928 in Barcelona, Spain D. 5 June 1932 in Vienna, Austria Answer: B. 21 September 1929 in Budapest, Hungary Q2. What nickname was Sandor Kocsis given for his extraordinary heading ability and aerial prowess? A. The Hungarian Cannon B. The Golden Boot C. The Man with the Golden Head D. The Budapest Bomber Answer: C. The Man with the Golden Head Q3. In which position did Sandor Kocsis primarily play ... Read more

Q1. In which year and place was Andres Iniesta born? A. 11 May 1984, Fuentealbilla, Spain B. 11 May 1985, Madrid, Spain C. 11 May 1983, Barcelona, Spain D. 11 May 1984, Albacete city, Spain Answer: A. 11 May 1984, Fuentealbilla, Spain Q2. At what age did Iniesta leave his hometown to join FC Barcelona’s La Masia youth academy? A. 10 B. 12 C. 14 D. 16 Answer: B. 12 Q3. What was Iniesta’s first competitive appearance for Barcelona’s senior team? A. 29 October 2002, UEFA Champions League vs Club Brugge B. 21 December 2002, La Liga vs Mallorca C. ... Read more

Geopolitics (Questions 1-9) 1. On 24 February 2026, which event marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, prompting a joint statement from the Presidents of the European Council, Commission and Parliament pledging €90 billion support for 2026-27? A) Start of Minsk Agreement talks B) Fourth anniversary of the invasion C) Signing of NATO-Ukraine accession protocol D) Ceasefire announcement in Donbas Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Russia’s invasion began on 24 February 2022. The EU leaders’ joint statement on 24 Feb 2026 stressed that “borders cannot be changed by force” and reaffirmed transatlantic solidarity with Ukraine. 2. As reported ... Read more

Q1. In which city and on what exact date was Xavi Hernández born? A. Barcelona, Spain – 25 January 1979 B. Terrassa, Spain – 25 January 1980 C. Madrid, Spain – 25 January 1981 D. Valencia, Spain – 25 January 1978 Answer: B. Terrassa, Spain – 25 January 1980 Q2. At what age did Xavi join FC Barcelona’s famous La Masia youth academy? A. 8 B. 10 C. 11 D. 16 Answer: C. 11 Q3. On what date and in which competition did Xavi make his first-team debut for Barcelona? A. 3 October 1998, La Liga vs Valencia B. 5 ... Read more

Q1. On what date and in which city was Lev Ivanovich Yashin born? A. 22 October 1929, Moscow, Soviet Union B. 15 November 1930, Leningrad, Soviet Union C. 10 September 1928, Kiev, Soviet Union D. 5 May 1932, Tbilisi, Soviet Union Answer: A. 22 October 1929, Moscow, Soviet Union Q2. Lev Yashin passed away on what date and at what age? A. 25 February 1989, aged 59 B. 15 April 1991, aged 61 C. 20 March 1990, aged 60 D. 10 December 1992, aged 63 Answer: C. 20 March 1990, aged 60 Q3. Which nickname did Lev Yashin earn during ... Read more

Geopolitics & World Affairs (Questions 1-10) Q1. On 23 February 2026, India strongly condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes on which two Afghan provinces that resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children, during the holy month of Ramadan? A) Kandahar and Herat B) Nangarhar and Paktika C) Kabul and Jalalabad D) Kunduz and Balkh Correct Answer: B. Explanation: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal termed the strikes an attempt by Pakistan to deflect from its internal challenges and reaffirmed India’s support for Afghan sovereignty. Q2. The Ministry of Home Affairs unveiled India’s first-ever comprehensive National Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy on 23 February 2026. What ... Read more

Q1. In which city and on what exact date was Gerd Muller born? A. Munich, 3 November 1944 B. Nordlingen, 3 November 1945 C. Wolfratshausen, 15 August 1945 D. Berlin, 1 January 1946 Answer: B. Nordlingen, 3 November 1945 Q2. What was Gerd Müller’s famous nickname that reflected his explosive goal-scoring ability? A. Der Kaiser B. Der Libero C. Der Bomber (or Bomber der Nation) D. Der Torjager Answer: C. Der Bomber (or Bomber der Nation) Q3. Which club did Gerd Muller join in 1964 after starting his senior career at TSV 1861 Nordlingen? A. Borussia Dortmund B. Bayern Munich ... Read more

Q1. What is Ruud Gullit's birth name? A. Rudolphus Gullit B. Rudi Dil C. Ruud van Basten D. George Gullit Answer: B. Rudi Dil Q2. On what date and in which city was Ruud Gullit born? A. 1 September 1962, Amsterdam B. 1 September 1962, Rotterdam C. 15 May 1963, Eindhoven D. 1 September 1961, Haarlem Answer: A. 1 September 1962, Amsterdam Q3. Which club did Ruud Gullit join as his first professional senior team in 1979? A. Feyenoord B. PSV Eindhoven C. HFC Haarlem D. AFC DWS Answer: C. HFC Haarlem